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NewsAustralians Can Now Head to New Zealand for a Holiday Without Quarantining On Arrival
The trans-Tasman bubble is now open — this is what you can expect.
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NewsEverything You Need to Know About 2021's Lyrids Meteor Shower
Head away from the city lights — or even out to your backyard or balcony — and look up.
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NewsCali Beach Club's Cabana-Filled Oceanside Precinct Will Open on a Gold Coast Rooftop in August
It was originally due to launch its two restaurants, four bars, multiple pools, sandy volleyball court and outdoor cinema earlier this year.
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NewsSydney's Buses, Trains and Ferries Will Be Able to Up Their Capacity to 75 Percent From April 19
Which means that 66 people will be allowed on a bus and 122 on a train carriage.
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NewsYou Might Soon Be Able to Pay for Ubers With Your Opal Account Thanks to a New Digital Trial
And Ingogo taxis and Lime bikes as well — and you'll also receive a credit if you transfer to public transport within 60 minutes.
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NewsParramatta Is Getting a New 40,000-Square-Metre Solar-Powered Aquatic and Leisure Centre
The $88 million complex will include three pools, spa and sauna facilities, and a cafe.
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NewsTen of the Most Blissful Waterfront Stays You Can Book in East Gippsland
This regional gem is filled with idyllic waterfront retreats offering the ultimate antidote to city life.
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NewsFifteen of the Most Unique Stays You Can Book Around New Zealand
Spend a few nights in a leafy treehouse, a beautifully restored truck perched right on the bay or even a mountaintop cabin with views for days.
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NewsThe Best Places to See Sydney's Jacarandas Bloom This Spring
It's that time again — here's where to get a glimpse of Sydney's vibrant jacaranda trees in full bloom.
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NewsSydney's Best Boozy Bottomless Brunches for 2024
Swap your morning muesli for a mimosa and your sunrise coffee for an espresso martini.
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GuideUpcoming Sydney Openings to Put in Your Diary for the Rest of 2023 and Beyond
The newbies we're counting the days for.
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GuideThe Best Bars and Pubs with Beer Gardens and Boozy Courtyards in Sydney
It's a shame to be sitting inside whenever the sun comes out. Particularly if you've got a drink in hand.
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GuideWhere to Celebrate Your Birthday in Sydney (and Not Send Your Friends Broke)
Our top picks to celebrate another lap around the sun.
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GuideEight Late Night Darlinghurst Restaurants to Hit Up When After-Dark Hunger Pangs Strike
Frantically in search of a top-notch Darlo dinner spot before kitchens start to close? Don't fret, here's a selection of late-night saviours.
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GuideSydney Bars with Games and Activities for When You Want to Do More Than Just Sit Around and Drink
Sip a shiraz over 'Scrabble' or polish off a pot with a game of pool.
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NewsTen Extremely Australian Big Things Worth a Detour on Your Next Very Long Road Trip
Giant watermelons, potatoes and lobsters named Larry might sound ridiculous, and they are — but that doesn't stop them from being among our most loved landmarks.
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NewsThe RSPCA Wants You to Adopt a Cat This Month
It's lowering its adoption fee to $100 for adult cats and $150 for kittens in an effort to free up space in its NSW shelters.
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NewsBarangaroo Foreshore Walk Now Spans 11 Kilometres From Woolloomooloo to the Anzac Bridge
With the opening of the final 300-metre stretch, the harbourside walkway is now complete.
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NewsMelbourne Will Soon Be Home to Australia's Second Movenpick Hotel and Its Daily Chocolate Hour
The chain's 172-room CBD site is set to open in May.
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NewsSydney Has Just Shivered Through Its Coldest Morning of 2021 So Far
And its coldest morning since September 2020, too.
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NewsNew Zealand Ski Fields Are Preparing to Open for the 2021 Season
Resorts across the country are starting to roll out plans for the post-coronavirus season.
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NewsYou Can Now Book a Boozy Beachside Getaway in a Gin-Themed Caravan on the Gold Coast
Available to book until the end of June, it's the latest collaboration between caravan rental site Camplify and The Botanist Gin.
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RestaurantCafe Margaret Double Bay
30-36 Bay Street, Double Bay
Spend an entire day eating, drinking and relaxing, without having to leave Neil Perry’s special, sun-soaked Double Bay corner.
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RestaurantDonny's Pizza
547 Great North Road, Abbotsford
This Abbotsford pizza joint is serving up traditional pizzas with new twists — and to a hip hop soundtrack.
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NewsEight Ways to Soak Up Some Japanese Culture in Sydney When the Wanderlust Hits
Track down steaming bowls of noodles, catch an A-class exhibition and belt out Bon Jovi at karaoke.
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NewsAustralians Will Be Able to Travel to New Zealand Without Quarantining From Mid-April
The trans-Tasman bubble will open at 11.59pm on Sunday, April 18.
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NewsSeven Rewarding Pit Stops to Make When You're Tackling the South Head Heritage Trail
Weave past pristine harbour beaches and historic monuments on this scenic track.
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NewsSeven Rewarding Pit Stops to Make When You're Tackling the Blackwattle Bay Run
Run towards freshly baked goods, a scoop of gelato or a trip to the sauna.
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NewsGathering and Venue Restrictions Are Being Reintroduced in the Byron Bay Area Over Easter
New rules are coming into effect in the Byron, Ballina, Tweed and Lismore shires, which may have an impact on this year's Bluesfest.
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NewsJindabyne Is Set to Score Two Luxe Glamping-Style Shipping Containers Just in Time for Snow Season
NRMA's newest 'glamtainers' will pop up in July.
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EventMitski for Vivid LIVE at Sydney Opera House
Fri, 29 May - Mon, 1 Jun 2026
Sydney Opera House, Sydney
Returning to Australia after seven long years, indie icon Mitski will take over our most legendary music venue for a run of four exclusive shows.
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EventDMA's 'Hills End' 10th Anniversary Show at Metro Theatre
Fri, 27 Mar, 2026
Metro Theatre, Sydney
Ten years on, this Sydney-born trio returns home to play their landmark debut album in full — plus a stack of deep cuts.
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EventEuropa! Europa Film Festival 2026
Thu, 19 Feb - Thu, 19 Mar 2026
Various locations, Sydney
Catch 43 pictures from 22 European countries, as the continent's most captivating flicks hit big screens across Australia and New Zealand.
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EventAntenna Documentary Film Festival 2026
Thu, 5 Feb - Sun, 15 Feb 2026
Select cinemas in Sydney, Various locations
From Australian premieres to Werner Herzog treks into the wilderness, this long-running documentary film festival is set to screen over 50 non-fiction flicks.
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EventDomeFest at Hordern Pavilion
Sun, 29 Mar, 2026
Hordern Pavilion, Moore Park
Focused on the conversations that shape pop culture, identity and relationships for Gen Z and Millennial women, this Australian-first podcast fan festival makes listening a shared experience.
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EventPADDO(collective)'s Live Music & Art Week
Wed, 28 Jan - Sun, 8 Feb 2026
Paddington, Paddington
From scandal-filled walking tours and gallery openings to acoustic sets and late-night disco parties, there’s something for everyone in the cultural hotspot of Paddington.
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EventSammy Virji at the Sydney Opera House
Mon, 9 Mar, 2026
Sydney Opera House, Sydney
Catch one of UKG's biggest stars, as he debuts his live show at Australia's most iconic music venue.
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EventMardi Gras Film Festival 2026
Thu, 12 Feb - Thu, 26 Feb 2026
Various cinemas in Sydney
Kristen Stewarts directorial debut, Alexander Skarsgård's queer-baiting debut and retrospectives on queer cinema classics lead this film festival's 2026 program.
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EventNative Australia Menu at NEL Restaurant
Wed, 14 Jan - Sat, 25 Apr 2026
Nel Restaurant, Sydney
Discover what makes Australia's native pantry so special, with a 12-course degustation crafted by one of our most creative chefs.
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EventAlliance Française French Film Festival 2026
Tue, 3 Mar - Sun, 26 Apr 2026
Various cinemas across Australia
Angelina Jolie's latest performance, a dystopian AI-ruled Paris and a noir story set in 1930's Algeria lead the AFFFF 2026 program.
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NewsNSW Requires Anyone Who Has Been in Greater Brisbane Since March 20 to Stay at Home
The area has gone into lockdown — and the same level of restrictions now apply to anyone who has been in the region and is currently in NSW.
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GuideOur Sydney: Here Are Our Readers' Favourite Spots to Visit in Glebe, Ultimo and Pyrmont
Sip brekkie cocktails in a sunny courtyard, then catch a gig in one of Sydney's best small bars.
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NewsDomestic Border Restrictions Are Changing Around Australia Due to Brisbane's New COVID-19 Cluster
With the Greater Brisbane area going into lockdown, authorities across the rest of the country have been changing their border rules.
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NewsSeven Outrageously Luxe Things to Do in Sydney When You're in Need of a Treat
Hop on a seaplane for lunch, soak in a luxury spa tub or sleep in the best bed in the city.
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NSW Residents Who Visited These Byron Bay Venues Are Asked to Get Tested and Self-Isolate
Over the weekend, the area was visited by two people from Brisbane who've since tested positive for COVID-19.
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NewsThredbo's 2021 Winter Season Will Include Sunrise Ski Sessions and Feasts Overlooking the Village
The resort has announced its winter dates for this year — and exactly what snow fans can expect.
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NewsAustralian States Have Issued New Travel Advice for Anyone Who Has Been in Brisbane Recently
If you've been in Brisbane and Moreton Bay and you're now elsewhere in the country — or you're planning a trip — you may be required to get tested and/or self-isolate.
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FeatureSydney Running Guides
Get the most out of your exercise routine with our guides to Sydney's tracks and trails.
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NewsFive Adventurous Ways to Explore Sydney Without Spending Hours in the Car
Swap lame car games for soaring above the city or sailing along the coast.
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NewsNSW Is Giving Out 200,000 $100 Accommodation Vouchers to Use on CBD Staycations
Premier Gladys Berejiklian also announced $31.5 million in other support packages for the tourism, live music and events sectors.
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NewsFive Ways to Explore NSW When You Don't Want to Blow All Your Savings
From a three-night cruise to bike rides through vineyards, there's plenty to see and do in NSW that won't break the bank.
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GuideOur Sydney: Here Are Our Readers' Favourite Spots to Visit in Chippendale
This eclectic neighbourhood is brimming with top-notch coffee spots, salons, shops and watering holes.
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NewsSeven Rewarding Pit Stops to Make When You're Tackling the Bay Run
Add in puppy pats, egg and bacon rolls and a dip in a 27-degree pool on this popular route.
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NewsVirgin Is No Longer Serving Free Snacks to Economy Passengers
You'll still get complimentary tea, coffee and water — and there's a new menu of food to purchase.
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NewsSydneysiders Will No Longer Need to Wear Face Masks on Public Transport From March 29
They'll no longer be compulsory in any setting — but they are still strongly recommended if you can't maintain social distancing.
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NewsThe NSW Government Is Scrapping At-Home Gathering Limits and Bringing Back Dance Floors
Come Monday, March 29, venues will also move to the one person per two-square-metres rule and entertainment sites will be able to fill to 100-percent capacity.
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NewsYou Can Now Add Japan's Super Nintendo Theme Park to Your Post-Pandemic Travel List
The multi-level site is now open at Universal Studios in Osaka — and so is its 'Mario Kart' ride.
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NewsAssistance Dogs Australia Needs You to Look After These Fresh New Pups
The organisation needs responsible dog lovers to look after the pups for just over a year before they go to work as support dogs.
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NewsFive Regional Towns to Stop in When Road Tripping from Melbourne to Sydney
Expect baked goods galore — and spending the night in Australia's most haunted mansion (if you dare).
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NewsAlmost an Entire Month of Rain Poured Down on Sydney Over the Past 24 Hours
Premier Gladys Berejiklian has called the current conditions across the state a "deep-seated, extreme weather event".
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NewsThis Year's Tokyo Olympics Will Be Closed to Overseas Spectators
If you want to watch the postponed event, you'll need to keep your eyes glued to your television.
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NewsA Severe Weather Warning for Heavy Rainfall and Potential Flooding Has Been Issued for Sydney
Stay safe and dry — between 90–150 millimetres of rain is forecast.
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NewsSydneysiders Are Being Urged to Remain Close to Home During This Weekend's Wet Weather
"Normally we’re telling people to travel around New South Wales, but this weekend is an exception," said Premier Gladys Berejiklian.
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A Quarantine-Free Travel Bubble Between Australia and NZ Looks Closer to Becoming a Reality
Both NZ Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Deputy Prime Minister Grant Robertson have said that it could happen soon.
